Cryptorchidism is a condition that affects men, specifically the testicles . This condition, also known as undescended testicle , is a genetic malformation that occurs when the testicles do not descend fully and spontaneously into the scrotum, or when descent is attempted manually and the testicles are unable to remain in the scrotal sac.
This disease can affect one or both testicles, and is classified as unilateral or bilateral respectively. Currently it is detected in children early and with a little complicated operation the testicle can be placed in the scrotum before the child begins to develop (5-6 years).
It is important to note that if it is not treated before 6 years of age, cryptorchidism can be a reason for sterility in adulthood, because the sperm must withstand a higher body temperature.
This disease also sometimes causes newborns to be mistaken for girls, and they are raised as girls for years, until their adolescence. For this reason, those who suffer from this disease are considered within the category of intersex, that is, people who in their adult life feel confused about their sexual identity or do not consider themselves as belonging to either of the two sexes. but to a third group.